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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.77, 617.55 and 192.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.77, 617.55 and 192.26 is: 288.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.77 : 617.55 = 192.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.77/617.55 = 192.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.77x = 617.55 × 192.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.77x = 118,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,730.16/411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.34

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